Testimonials

Testimonials 2018-06-06T15:36:41+00:00

Testimonials.

As our resident nutrition consultant, Elsa has great success helping patients achieve their weight and health goals, she takes a practical approach to diet and wellness. I have been delighted with her ability to improve the health of many of our patients with obesity, high cholesterol, stomach/bowel problems and polycystic ovaries!
Dr. Eleanor Galvin, Rosemount Family Doctors.
I suffered from IBS with lots of bloating. Elsa really helped me understand my nutritional needs. My bloating is now gone and I feel more energised since cutting down on my sugar intake I never realised how many of my foods contained sugar. Thank you very much Elsa for everything.
Dr. O’Connor, 43, Leitrim

Need a new belt! I got results. I lost 12 lbs, that’s less of me to love but I can live with that. I still can’t quite believe it worked but it did, and I was never hungry. My diet has changed permanently now, I observe the 80/20 rule (ask Elsa) and I’d be confident enough to believe it’s not going back on. I also bought a slim fit shirt – by accident – over Christmas and can wear it now without having to open it down to the waist, which is a relief!

Tom Dunne, Newstalk Radio

Well, I reckon I have a lot to thank you for!! I had PCOS and all the symptoms that come with it, including issues with infertility when I first came to see you and I had been through a year of fertility treatment with no joy. So,  I decided it was time to delve a bit deeper into my overall health and I contacted you & received some great advice. I made the recommended dietary changes as well as maintaining my current fitness level and I’m delighted to report that I’m now 3 weeks away from my due date!! I think the hardest part for me was trying to be creative in the kitchen but you gave me great ideas & recipes which definitely helped! Thanks again for all your help…it’s been a massive lifestyle change but I’ve definitely reaped the benefits.

Anneli, 34, Cork
I suffered for many years with digestive issues including diarrhoea after almost every meal, bloating and wind. I sought help from my GP and went to an allergy fair but I could not pinpoint the foods that I was intolerant to. On top of that, I craved sugar, napped every afternoon and became very irritable when I was hungry! Then I met Elsa and working with her has changed my life forever. I have finally ascertained which foods I can and can’t eat and I no longer have any of the digestive problems I had before. On top of that I lost weight and I have much more energy.I would whole heartedly recommend meeting with Elsa if you are suffering from any digestive issues.
Sarah, Dublin
I came to Elsa with various digestive issues, tiredness, endometriosis and bad PMS. With all of these symptoms I was told by various people don’t eat this that and the other which I found confusing so I decided to consult a nutritionist for advice. Since having my consultation with Elsa I have been doing great. My diet is better with lots of variety and my mental, physical and emotional health are good. I feel less bloated, I’ve lost weight and most of my symptoms are now gone which is great – thank you.
Anne Marie, 32, Waterford

My health goals were primarily to reduce my cholesterol and to lose a stone in weight. My energy levels and concentration were also suffering. My first consultation with Elsa illustrated what I had forgotten about the right foods to be eating and I learnt a lot more on top of that which clearly showed where I was going wrong. With that knowledge, and some useful meal planning and menus from Elsa, within 6 weeks I had lost 3/4 of a stone and knocked my cholesterol right down to a healthy level. I hope to continue on the right path, full of energy, with Elsa’s valuable assistance.

Jonathan, 36, Dublin

Before Elsa helped me I had tried every diet known to exist with no success. I had been suffering from fatigue, low moods and an expanding waistline for over 10 years when I sought the help of nutritional therapy. My diet was revamped and finally the root of my problem was identified and brought under control. Elsa taught me how to make good food choices without feeling hungry or deprived and provided me with menus and recipes to work with my lifestyle. The result for me was more energy, feeling better emotionally and dramatic weight loss. I would definitely recommend nutritional therapy for anyone who wants a more healthy lifestyle.

Nicole, 33, Wicklow
I first discovered Elsa by way of an article in one of the evening papers. At the time I was feeling a touch over weight, but confident that I was eating reasonably healthily. I have found the advice given to be extremely helpful. In a relatively short time I have lost almost a stone in weight, with only minor variations to my diet. I think everybody should be getting nutritional advice, and I couldn’t recommend Elsa highly enough. It could make or save your life.
Trevor, 70, Dublin
I had little to no energy on a daily basis and I felt bloated and unmotivated most of the time. I also felt my obesity was having such a negative impact on my life. After a very thorough consultation, Elsa felt my blood sugar levels where out of balance and so gave me a number of things to change in order to remedy this. I left feeling like my goals were achievable. After just 4 weeks I saw a huge change in my energy level, I was no longer feeling sleepy and tired all the time. I also had lost over a stone in weight ! I know with some determination and Elsa’s help I will achieve my weight loss goals.
Lorraine, 26, Dublin

I found Elsa Jones very welcoming and as this was my first visit to a Nutritionist I was very unsure of what to expect. I was glad to see that Elsa had reviewed the food diary I had given her prior to my appointment and already had recommendations for me. I found I could talk openly and honestly to her. I am a person who tries to eat healthy and sensibly and I still came away with changes I could make to my diet. Since my appointment I have made the tweaks to my diet that where necessary and taken the supplements advised. I feel that I am calmer and more able to cope the hectic work and study life that I lead.

Irene, 49, Kildare
I found Elsa Jones very welcoming and as this was my first visit to a Nutritionist I was very unsure of what to expect. I was glad to see that Elsa had reviewed the food diary I had given her prior to my appointment and already had recommendations for me. I found I could talk openly and honestly to her. I am a person who tries to eat healthy and sensibly and I still came away with changes I could make to my diet. Since my appointment I have made the tweaks to my diet that where necessary and taken the supplements advised. I feel that I am calmer and more able to cope the hectic work and study life that I lead.
Susan, 40, Dublin

Elsa, your ‘Goodbye Sugar‘ book is absolutely wonderful. It is beautifully and thoughtfully written, with very clear illustrations and encouraging quotes throughout. Your expertise, understanding and compassion are evident on every page as you make ‘eating healthily’ a realistic goal for everyone. Throughout your book you demonstrate how cognitive behavioural principles (CBT) can be used to help people change patterns as you skilfully and gently guide your readers to become aware of the link between their thoughts, feelings and behaviour. Your explanation of ’emotional hunger’ as distinct from ‘physical hunger’ is so clear I know that it will help many people choose not to give in to sugar cravings. You know that I am a fan of your ‘power pancakes’ and I am now proud to say that I have tried and loved many more of your recipes. This is so much more than a cook book. It will enrich and transform people who implement what you suggest. Congratulations and I am delighted to continue to recommend ‘Goodbye Sugar’ to my clients, family and friends.

Dr. Claire Hayes, Consultant Clinical Psychologist & Author of ‘How to cope’

Dear Elsa, I just wanted to send my appreciation to you for your book ‘Goodbye Sugar’. I bought it in November of last year and am now four months into a sugar-free chapter in my life. I haven’t drank in over three years and this coupled with no sugar has brought a marked improvement to my health and well-being. My energy levels have increased, I’ve lost 7kgs and people are asking me what’s my secret.
Your book was the catalyst to it all and I just wanted to let you know that it was a really important piece of work for me. You should be extremely proud of what you’ve contributed to people’s health and well-being. My grandfather had two legs amputated due to diabetes. My mother is a diabetic now too. I’ve grown up with sweet things around me all my life. We live in a society cloaked in addiction and coming off chocolate was worse than alcohol. It really is everywhere!

I recommend your book to everyone who will listen. Some nod politely and reach for the jaffa cakes We can only ever walk with people and expand their choices! My daughter looks up curiously and declines hot chocolate now so I do believe that we lead by example. We’re all just planting seeds for the next generation!
I think your linking food and emotional eating is insightful. Whether it is food, drink, drugs or shopping, we all have to free ourselves from something. I think your book is an important piece of work for liberating people from one of those things; the bondage of sugar! It’s an eye-opener and I thank you for the enlightenment.

Brian Desmond, Ireland